Titles are available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome to any group. Registration is not required, unless noted.
Page Turners
1st Tuesday* of the Month at 1pm
This lively discussion group typically meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. The reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of non-fiction and classics–with an emphasis on books appealing to an eclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. This group runs September through June. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion. For more information contact: Tamara Dalton [email protected]
Upcoming Books & Meetings (Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month except when noted by *)
February 5, 2019
The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Available on: Hoopla Audio, Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
March 5, 2019
Behold the Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue – Available on: Overdrive E-book
April 2, 2019
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah (Nonfiction) – Available on: Overdrive E-book
May 7, 2019
Afternoon Tea and Summer Reading Book Swap
June 4, 2019
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman – Available on: Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
Novel Conversations
1st Tuesday* of the Month at 7pm
Our new, evening discussion group is geared toward those who work during the day and are unable to attend a daytime book club. Typically, the group meets for a casual hour-long discussion on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. The reading selections are mostly fiction choices–with a sprinkling of nonfiction and classics–with an emphasis on books appealing to an eclectic taste as well as those with interesting points of discussion. This group runs September through June. All are welcome, anytime. No registration is required. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion. For more information contact: Tamara Dalton [email protected]
Upcoming Books & Meetings (Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month except when noted by *)
February 5, 2019
News of the World, by Paulette Jiles – Available on: Overdrive E-book
March 5, 2019
The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Available on: Hoopla Audio, Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
April 2, 2019
Behold the Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue – Available on: Overdrive E-book
May 7, 2019
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah (Nonfiction) – Available on: Overdrive E-book
June 4, 2019
Coffee & Dessert and Summer Reading Book Swap
September 2019
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman – Available on: Overdrive E-book, Overdrive Audio
Insatiable Readers
2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm
Spend an enjoyable evening at the Norfolk Public Library with people who share similar interests and are passionate about reading. Formerly the History Book Discussion Group, this participant-run adult discussion group focuses on non-fiction selections, with some historical fiction titles thrown in, that are of both historical and contemporary interest. New members are always welcome to attend. Copies of the discussion book are available in the library to check out at the circulation desk a month prior to discussion.
This group typically meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Schoolhouse. This group runs September through June.
For more information contact: Jane Hoffman, [email protected]
February 14, 2019
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny by Brian Kilmeade
Great Decisions
3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm
Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is designed to bring millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about compelling issues of the day. Prepare for the discussion by viewing a short video, reading a few brief articles, then discussing and debating timely national and international issues.
For more information contact: Ralphael Maliakal [email protected]
The new 2019 Great Decisions book is available at the circulation desk.
Read It and Eat It
Every 6 weeks at 7pm. Registration is required. Please check the calendar for specific dates.
Join others who share a passion for cookbooks to discuss and sample the fares of some of today’s more celebrated cookbook titles. Although bringing a prepared dish is not required, it is encouraged. Check the event calendar for specific dates. Titles will be available at the circulation desk weeks ahead of the meeting. For more information contact Sarah Ward, [email protected]
March 7, 2019: Thomas Keller
Word of Mouth
2nd Tuesday* of the month at 2pm
Have you read any good books lately? Stop by and share with this informal gathering. Listen to the picks and pans of this avid group of readers. At the end of the season, we’ll vote for our favorite books!
Taste of Poetry
2nd Tuesday* of the month at 12pm
Bring your lunch and an appetite for poetry. Each month we look at a few poems by a well-known poet. We provide copies of the poems – no need to read anything in advance – and lead a discussion after reading them.
*Unless otherwise noted